The Iris Magazine 2012

HAIRSPRAY CAST
Back Row (L-R): Jenny da Costa, Devin Oelofsen, Tayla Calcott, Chéree Janse van Rensburg, Andrea Hattingh, Angel Janse van Rensburg, Mia van Schalkwyk, Unathi Nkhoma, Cherié van Heerden, Sarah Brewer, Lauren Barnes, Dineo More
3rd Row (L-R): Kgologano Maimane, Kriszti Bottyan, Sharon Ellman, Koketso Tjiane, Gemma Priest, Marilie du Plooy, Tamra Golob, Sam Black, Charnito Esau, Sharuth Milton, Jenna Pretorius, Thando Ntisa
2nd Row (L-R): Kgomotso Adams, Felicia Ntisi, Lilita Gwabe, Kholeka Khuzwayo, Katy Godfrey, Micaela Cox, Tegan Mouton, Saneh Mamela, Andrea le Goabe, Sandra Siakam, Nokwazi Kola, Megan Hardwick, Ashley Rosa,
Sevi Floudiotis
Front Row (L-R): Masego Raseroka, Kganya Molefe, Tumi Moloto, Didi Mathibe, Ms D Dugmore, Ms E Russell, Mrs B du Toit, Michaela Smit, Zola Nzimande, Portia Firnhaber, Tsholofelo Mamoliki
Musical

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110 years

HAIRSPRAY CAST & CREW
Back Row (L-R): Melissa Jeannes, Sin-Ji Lee, Muniek Swart, Natasha Keenan, Danielle Bolink, Onida Peter, Emma Dives, Kimmy Strydom, Ashleigh Chapman, Sarah-May Smedsrud, Ellen Heydenrych, Joanne van den Berg,
Savannah Netherlands, Bianca Dicker, Casey Flannagan
5th Row (L-R): Lunga Mkhatshwa, Ceinwen Rikkers, Kereng Marumola, Thobeka Duma, Amra M Mahlangu, Tina Kondouli, Krisanka Redelinghuys, Tsholo Mamogale, Saskia Redelinghuys, Elif Yilmaz, Meghann Miller, Dineo More,
Ursula Makibelo, Ikgomotseng Sekwala, Jodi Carelsen, Kim Williams
4th Row (L-R): Aye Chan Htun, Kicza Pacheco, Bonolo Kgorong, Denise Kabugujjo, Hwa-hae Lee, Meisie Modiga, Siya Nokele, Kristin Milan, Savannah Xanthides, Daniella Yasbek, Bile Diphoko, Jennifer Mimbulu, Yuri Bhaga,
Palesa Mabena, Kokela Ngoatje, Kieron Byrch, Avalon Smith
3rd Row (L-R): Tshego Modiba, Lauren Wilken, Brigitte Winterstein, Odette van Deventer, Dudu Sithole, Renate Jacobs, Rema Mathebula, Keabetswe Tsebe, Kendal Cole, Nicole Caldeira, Kayla Smith, Naledi Moloi, Chané Engelbrecht,
Sam Short, Charlotte Dube, Kagiso Mphuthi
2nd Row (L-R): Sibongile Masemola, Mrs T Hellberg, Mrs A van Niekerk, Mrs E Lubie, Mrs L Stellaard, Mrs N van Wyk, Ms Debra Dugmore, Ms E Russell, Ms I Turpin, Mr M Fourie, Mrs D Fincham, Mrs A Groenewald,
Mrs L van Heerden, Mrs B du Toit, Ms B Cass
Front Row (L-R): Kea Sekgobela, Lwazi Khoza, Princess Malebye, Tirian Jones, Nomhle Mashego, Rabi Moutlana, Sarah Hamaya, Emma Alimohammadi, Vanessa Frazão, Sthembile Soko
Musical

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Musical

Hairspray Backstage 110 years

HAIRSPRAY ORCHESTRA

Back Row (L-R): Nicole Keeling, Jessica Ferreira, Abigail Bloem, Caitlin Cameron
Middle Row (L-R): Sarah Lee, Janine Engelbrecht, Kirstin Sprenger de Rover, Caylin Nell, Yoo Kyung Ha, Kagiso Mphuthi
Front Row (L-R): Aviva Hoekstra, Mrs N van Wyk, Shirna Beharrie, Mr M Fourie, Nicole Patrick

51The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012

Houses

110 years

HOUSES

1 Athlone 546
2 Van Zyl 446
3 Selborne 428
4 Gladstone 412
5 Connaught 408
6 Buxton 378
7-8 TIE: Aitken 376
& Clarendon 376
9 Duncan 282

10 McWilliam 256

Clephan Shield

House Highlights

52 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris

Houses

Heads of Houses 110 years

STAFF HEADS OF HOUSES
Absent: Mrs J Greenberg (Gladstone)
Back Row (L-R): Ms D Dugmore (Aitken), Mrs M Albertyn (Buxton), Mr R Jelley (Athlone), Mrs L van Heerden (Clarendon),
Mrs L du Toit (Selborne)
Front Row (L-R): Ms M Lippi (Gladstone), Mrs V de Bruin (van Zyl) , Ms I Turpin (Connaught), Mrs J de Sousa (Duncan),
Ms B Cass (McWilliam)

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Absent: Monique Smalley (Duncan)
Back Row (L-R): Bobo Molomo (Duncan), Kathrin Gioia (Selborne), Meghan Dodds (Athlone), Bakang Motoma (McWilliam),
Rouam Matcham (van Zyl)
Front Row (L-R): Didi Mathibe (Aitken), Princess Malebye (Buxton), Ayanda Mbonani (Clarendon), Kayla Harvey (Connaught),
Nomhle Mashego (Gladstone)

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54 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris Aitken

Houses

Aitken 110 years

Grade 8 Lebogang Nkosi Delise Francis
Anastasya Papavarnavas Gillian Gardiner
Elsie Bokaba Charnelle Robinson Megan Hardwick
Antonia Chela Carla Serralha Caley Hill
Thabi Choshane Jeanique Strydom Jessica Jung
Mckyle Clarke Faith Tarigha Lerato Kgamanyane
Hayley Cooke Yaelin-Rue Tate Neo Khoele
Jénica da Encarnacao Nemesia Tau Gontse Letsapa
Ruth du Toit Chené van Heerden Tiiso Maluleke
Shannon Forbes Gabriela Marques
Danielle Fröhling Grade 10 Jennifer Mimbulu
Natania Harding Ailyn Nienaber
Eunhoe Kim Shaakirah Adams Joseline Nkhoma
Odette le Grange Jade Ashmore Gemma Priest
Maxine Loganathan Robyn Bezuidenhout Kea Rakolle
Pearl Lutwama Andie Burroughs Ceinwen Rikkers
Tshepang Mabuela Caroline Buskes Nina Salmon
Leago Mangolele Solange de Freitas Lexi Seale
Mbali Maphalala Sasha-Lee de Lange Sthembile Soko
Kawala Masondo Claudia de Oliveira Cynthia van der Walt
Kia Monyokolo Luthando Dube
Talia Moodley Chané Engelbrecht Grade 12
Lindi Naudé Genevieve Gardiner
Thandiwe Ndlovu Grace Goss Emma Alimohammadi
Abi Nelissen Priya Govender Kriszti Bottyán
Shanique Parker Maxine Janse van Rensburg Ruby Daniels
Lizeka Rahlogo Amogelang Kolokoto Chelsea den Heyer
Masego Ramabu Kgolagano Maimane Jess Ferreira
Danielle Renier Lebo Malala Belinda Harding
Megan Rikkers Misha Malherbe Melissa Hunter
Lili Smit Katia Marques Nandipha Jakuja
Phemelo Tshehla Fanisa Mlangeni Sarah Lee
Courtney van Biljon Boitshoko Mopedi Robyn Lyon
Jess van der Westhuizen Tsholofelo Mothibi Sinéad Mackrell
Tetelo Mpuru Kereng Maromula
Grade 9 Michelle Nandi Nonde Masondo
Isabella Oelofse Didi Mathibe
Eritobi Akintoye Sharon Peters Keitumetse Namane
Sasha Anthony Tiisetso Phetla Tyler Orfao
Maushami Bhawani Karabo Rammego Esther Park
Gemma Cannavò Stefania Rea Megan Schutte
Kerry-Anne Genricks Saskia Retter Lihle Sibiya
Nokwazi Kola Amber Sharman Musa Sithole
Lerato Ledwaba Robyn Steyn
Ashlee Lotter Grade 11 Kimmy Strydom
Genevieve Lupke Emmanuella Tieku
Bonolo Mahlobogoane Betty Agaze Julia Valente
Bakang Mangoenyane Stephanie Baker Cheney van Graan
Alizwa Manona Kiyasha Bhawani Nina van Graan
Lëlani Mbukwane Erika Braune Carol Venn
Lily-Rose Mgangira Xongy Chabalala Lauren Wilken
Bongiwe Mjwara Jenny da Costa Kim Williams
Nthabiseng Mokotedi Micaela dos Santos
Shannon Mostert Pamela Duursema 55The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012
Sharon Munyai Kyla Eichhorn
Jordan Netherlands

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56 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris Athlone

Grade 8 Athlone Houses 110 years

Micaela Alapatt Monica Nashed Karishma Jetha
Jacqueline Andrew Princess Ndala Warindi Kebera
JD Baard Jaydene Pereira da Silva Bonolo Kgorong
Laurentia Bopela Priyanka Ramnath Cindy Kotze
Bianca Britz Jemimah Smith Aphrodite Krikonis
Tamryn Brynard Frances Stevens Ellen Kruger
Leigh Cruywagen Thembisile Thwala Karabo Mabudusha
Tia Dupuy Tiffany van der Merwe Kiara Maher
Veronique Frances Sabrina Velini Murunwa Masibigiri
Abi Howard Laiken Venter Setsoaki Matubatuba
Sammy Howard Tarquin Wagemaker Kelsey McFarlane
Taeeun Kim Dudu Mdakane
Larise Krishnan Grade 10 Hlogi Mohale
Amanda Kwele Kiara Pretorius
Kelsey Langley Kelly Anthony Daniella Rodrigues
Kgatsi Letsoalo Sherilee Bench Micaela Romanos
Regina Maepa Brogan Black Letizia Silguero Valdez
Noko Makatu Penelope Citton Shani Smit
Ontiretse Makgeledisa Grethen de Waal Ashley van Zyl
Meyanka Maniram Thando Dwangu Abigail Visser
Lesego Matsimela Amber Eksteen Kerri-Leigh Worthington
Thato Mochesane Rebecca Ewang Sunny Yang
Lesedi Moerane Koketso Kgogome
Obakeng Moropa Melissa Langley Grade 12
Molemo Motau Omphemetse Malebye
Christen Naidoo Thabiso Masehla Kara Basson
Mabongi Nyalungu Mahlatse Masimini Roxanne Bräsler
Savanna Primmer Isabella Mazzone Meghan Dodds
Shanesia Rugbar Lauren McAlister Negar Fayazi
Loraine Shuttleworth Lauren Megaw Kayleigh Gill
Abigail Smit Palesa Molefe Kayla Greger
Gaby Vieira Sonwabile Msimanga Sasha-Lee Gush
Jordyn Weiss Melissa Muregerera Melissa Jeannes
Melanie Ngoako Courtney Jordaan
Grade 9 Chanté Nienaber Natalie Kimble
Alexandrea Pallikarides Ye Eun Kwon
Deborah Akintoye Tisetso Petje Pungi Ledwaba
Bereket Ataro Alicia Pinto Jordan Letzler
Annebelle Bettman Shannon Pullock Kiara Manna
Petroné Bezuidenhout Saskia Schüttenberg Resego Matshego
Alexandra Botha Clemmie Sepeng Alexis Mc Kenzie
Camerodene Buys Boipelo Shongwe Ntebogeng Molonyama
Alessandra Gemeliaris Tamryn Stewart Sanaulé Mostert
Laaiqa Ismail Jessica van Rooyen Kagiso Mphuthi
Hailey Kruger Chantel van Vuuren Kelly Muller
Letsobana Ledwaba Caitlin Murray
Tumisang Letebele Grade 11 Nadia Nel
Tashlyn Leyds Kailasha Padayachy
Merveille Luis Jemima Agyapong Kristy Pierce
Zonke Makaula Channelle Daffue Tshepiso Rathlagane
Marié Malan Chantelle de Vries Karianna Riekert
Dineo Maluleka Kristin Ellington Kelly Tasker
Gcinile Mlungwana Sevi Floudiotis Lauren Venter
Karabo Mokoena Angela Gemeliaris Karen Viljoen
Cayla Hayward
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110 years Houses

58 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris Buxton

Houses

Buxton 110 years

Grade 8 Kim Pieterse Angel Janse van Rensburg
Sarah Pitt Denise Kabugujjo
Courtney Anderson Loudia-Mari Rogers Morategi Kale
Vanessa Arcanjo Lorena Silguero Valdez Neo Kenoshi
Tarryn Augus Mitchell Skosana Chelsea Klokow
Gift Baloyi Noëlle Swanepoel Bernadette Lowe
Michelle Blake Tshephisho Thlotse Merica Lugojolo
Raffaella Braga Thandi Thwala Sthembiso Mahlangu
Chloé Chappell Odette van Deventer Kamo Malesa
Tamica Davids Mignon van Zyl Sibo Masemola
Malaika Eyoh Khanyisa Mlati
Gemma Felton Grade 10 Michela Morezzi
Ashton Flowerday Irene Mpofu
Hannah Jensen Mitchelle Baloyi Savannah Netherlands
Solange Langa Thandiwe Beauchamp Nicolette Raffaut
Keamogtse Lepedi Charissa Camarinha Masego Raseroka
Nogane Lerobane Nicola Chemaly Laura Russell
Nthabiseng Mabapa Penny Coundouris Sasha Tavares
Atli Mametse Tatiana de Aveiro Mia van Schalkwyk
Dominuque Martin Karina de Kock Nicole van Zyl
Lesego Maubane Shaaiqah du Toit
Nothando Mbokane Charlotte Dube Grade 12
Hannaé Meyer Sharna Ford
Teneal Morkel Chèree Janse van Rensburg Kutlwano Basetse
Tashmika Naidoo Khanyisile Lephoko Caitlin Cameron
Puseletso Phofa Mpfuxi Makhubele Inge Coetze
Matika Ras Tiisetso Mathibedi Sam Cowan
Méja Schoeman Talia Morkel Ashley Grimsell
Calista Singh Palesa Moshia Nadine Hetzler
Franki Tooley Adrienne Mulders Kirsten Jordaan
Emmerentia Tshiovha Erin Mullins Gizelle Kotzé
Simoné van der Merwe Kamishka Nadasen Andiswa Kuluta
Megan van Schalkwyk Chelsey Percival Tsebo Mahao
Nthabiseng Ramokgopa Princess Malebye
Grade 9 Michelle Roux Sisa Manzini
Lezanne Scheepers Lindiwe Mlambo
Gabrielle Afonso Toni Serra Meisie Modiga
Niharika Bhardwaj Christine Smith Kwena Mokgokong
Lyu-Ni Chen Dominique Strauss Fortune Mthimunye
Angelique de Kock Keira Szczesniak Sharia Naidoo
Rachel Glass Kelsy-Amor Taljaard Duduzile Ngele
Phumzile Gubanca Oba Tongoane Kgomotso Nthodi
Edila Hansungule Zipho Xuma Nicole Patrick
Nompendulo Kgoebane Kate Radebe
Monique Knight Grade 11 Melissa Repton
Sasha Lordan Samantha Short
Kelicia Magerman Shirna Beharrie Boudine Smith
Lungile Mahlangu Shannon Burgess Wendy Tsai
Nicole Mampye Tunisia Cassim Mariska van Rensburg
Paballo Mangala Daniela da Silva Shelby Webber
Bianca Martin Deborah da Silva Yin-ting Yen
Princess Mmuledi Helena Graham Amy Yorke-Hart
Kelebogile Mokgoshi Rebecca Harle
Nicky Murugan Stacey Hassen 59The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012
Daisy Nemutanzhela Ashira Jacob
Laura North

110 years Houses

60 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris Clarendon

Houses

Clarendon 110 years

Grade 8 Kaylene Potgieter Tamra Golob
Kgalalelo Ratsoana Allegra Hoekstra
Chelsea Ashworth Faith Riyano Steph Hunter
Nkhensani Biko Danielle Roux Sabrina James
Tania Blake Shenka Salomon Kelsey Kemp
Tatiana Blecher Boichoko Seane Carla Kotzé
Jessy Bule Alex Skeen Andrea Le Goabe
Bianca Caldeira de Aguiar Leandra Tavares Kgothatso Magoro
Daniella da Cunha Lerato Thabane Taryne Marupen
Jennifer Da Silva Keabetswe Tsebe Thandeka Masango
Avril de Nation Angela van Rooyen Kitso Mofokeng
Monnica Germishuizen Chané Vogt Karabo Moleleki
Mahlohonolo Gwangwa Daniella Yasbek Thiloshni Moodley
Heejin Jung Kholofelo Mulaudzi
Benita Kiabilua Grade 10 Athabile Ngxamngxa
Meeghan Klomp Devin Oelofsen
So Jung La Charlotte Angel Denise Onen
Tsontso Mabena Samantha Buckland Lauren Pijper
Keentswe Magodielo Shivani Chetty Caldi Roberts
Kutlwano Malete Andrea Chilro Sarah Seo
Josie Martin Gabriela de Sampaio Muniek Swart
Tsholofelo Molefe Catherine Georgiou Roxanne Yasbek
Nikhila Moodley Ruvania Govinden
Hlobi Mtshali Larissa Harmse Grade 12
Khanya Petje Sasha Hurst
Boitumelo Phadi Marlene Jeronimo Monique Barnard
Naledi Pooe Lorreta Kwinda Daynnah Blignaut
Michaela Randall Amalia Magrin Abi Bloem
Micaela Rodrigues Lesego Mahlako Katerina Bogiages
Maryam Sanatkaran Thandi Mahlangu Monique Cillié
Sam Scott Malebo Mamaregane Soné Coetzee
Kristen-Lee van der Merwe Mokgadi Marishane Abbi du Preez
Michelle van der Watt Robyn Markram El-Jean du Preez
Kayla Wait Ona Moleko Janine Engelbrecht
Thabiso Moloto Chazwyn Ferreira
Grade 9 Atli Motuku Jani Furniss
Megan Napier Andrea Grimsell
Rethalia Abersalie Dhamini Naran Aviva Hoekstra
Saarah Begg Ashley Rosa Cook-Patterson Shannon Kenney
Nikita Brooks Evans Shi Charné Kirkwood
Leigh Charman Mantshadi Tlhabadira Karen Kruse
Simone dos Santos Lulu Tooley Jess Laing
Kristin Ellis Marian van der Merwe Bernice Losaba
Monica Esterhuizen Emma-Jay van Wyk Geraldine Maila
Jamila Georgiades Isa van Zyl Ayanda Mbonani
Jabulile Gwangwa Christi Meletakos
Jane Heyn Grade 11 Kristin Milton
Dudu Kasonkola Kelebogile Mofolo
Miché Kearns Sam Black Kayla Neethling
Sydney Kemp Sarah Brewer Folake Olunkunle
Brittani Korb Jodi Carelsen Hlogi Phoshoko
Sinazo Magadlela Nicole Esterhuizen Robin Roux
Tiisetso Mofokeng Lea Filippis Sharon van Diggelen
Lebo Moleleki Giselle Fourie Shael van Greunen
Vasalya Moodley Taryn Gerber
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110 years Houses

62 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris Connaught

Houses

Grade 8 Connaught Nicole Isherwood 110 years
Ana Jimenez
Michaela Agathopoulos Alexa Robinson Cally Karabis
Ye-Seul Cho Ndanji Silwimba Nalwimba Kholeka Khuzwayo
Lara Cramer Michelle Swanepoel Taryn Kotzé
Isabella da Silva Natalie Tsaku Thoko Malaza
Zandi Dinwayo Gwendoline Viljoen Tlou Mathatho
Andrea Dippenaar Brigitte Winterstein Meghann Miller
Courtney Donaldson Savanah Xanthides Sharuth Milton
Aisling Groenewald Elif Yilmaz Andile Moale
Genevieve Joynt Caylin Nell
Brenda Keevy Grade 10 Unathi Nkhoma
Lethabo Lengweng Tselane Ramothata
Eternal Lonji Jolene Ashmore Savannah Ryan
Tina Mabugu Demi Battle Ziyanda Sithole
Jasmine Majeke Arantxa Blecher Courtney Theys
Leago Mamabolo Dimpho Bodiba Shana Trail
Zanele Maseko Crystal Dick Shanagh van der Westhuizen
Gama Mashigo Paige Els Vicki Venter
Palesa Matatsane Carina Frazåo
Katia Menhouk Kirsty Gibson Grade 12
Ponahalo Mojapelo Kirsten Harvey
Qukeza Nokele Sejal Jivan Zahra Ally
Nicole Nortman Farhah Joosub Tshedi Bapela
Tissetso Phadu Kamo Kgasago Nadine Basilio
Kiara Pretorius Tshegofatso Khampepe Meghan Boyd
Dominique Rossi Max le Roux Chané Denation
Firdaus Salie Khensani Lebese Jennifer Egan
Lufuno Sigwadi Dimpho Lesufi Vanessa Frazão
Lebo Telite Azile Mdleleni Madelize Geldenhuys
Shoto Tsagae Bontle Moatshe Kayla Harvey
Charis van Rie Naledi Moloi Veruzka Lategan
Crystal Willis Boitumelo Moloto Seithati Legodi
Nicole O’Connor Katlego Lekalakala
Grade 9 Cinzia Paul Marguerite Lötter
Adi Ramaite Kylè Makhafola
Bronwyn Adams Mikhaila Sampson Zintle Mdletye
Gabriela da Silva Gabby Schoeman Robyn Mill
Catalina de Sousa Nicole Tapson Morgan Miskin
Tamsyn de Witt Holly-Anne Thompson Lesego Mmatli
Megan du Preez Stephanie van Zyl Lehlohonolo Moche
Hayley Elcombe Sinead Vaughan Ofentse Moropa
Amy-Leigh Goldman Vuyo Vika Simeme Mthembu
Hlologelo Khalena Celia Yeung Nthabiseng Ncube
Johanna Makgobane Hlonela Nokele
Khumo Maromula Grade 11 Nicole Ponelis
Kaylah Mascini Thato Ramahuta
Sibu Masemola Erin Bacsy Roshani Regmi
Chantell Mofokeng Elöise Brooke Ashleigh September
Havisha Moodley Tayla Calcott Nhlawulo Shikwambane
Natefo Mothupi Meaghan Collett Yollande Tshimbombo
Robyn Murphy Casey-Lee de Beer Bianca van der Walt
Tabo Mwila Micaela de Freitas Melissa Whitehead
Caitlin Perfect Thobeka Duma Tarryn Wishart
Ofentse Pheme Meg Durrant
Aqhama Pityana Jean-Marie Gettliffe 63The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012
Roju Regmi Seyda Gürgen
Chelsea Hayes

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64 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris Duncan

Grade 8 Duncan Houses 110 years

Kristen Adendorff Jenna Pretorius Zidza Katenga
Thabang Ajigini Pooja Pundit Nelicia Kleynhans
Louise Burdett Nadia Rossouw Khutso Letsoalo
Kurston Fortuin Leigh Sardie Keshia Ling
Shawnae Greyling Lihle Shabangu Olivia Lofthouse
Jessica Heath Nthabiseng Utla Tiisetso Matlebyane
Khanyisile Hlalethoa Tlami Matshego
Leigh Joubert Grade 10 Tshego Modiba
Abi Kuhn Rabi Moutlana
Jenilee Lawrence Caryn Brink Kirsty Pepworth
Mokgadi Letsoala Cindy Cherry Onida Peter
Mfanelo Maluleke Tara Clancy Lutendo Ramugondo
Basetsana Mamogale Rachel da Silva Malebo Sedibeng
Angeli Marais Angela Dick Ikomotseng Sekwala
Ferroudja Menhouk Tsholofelo Dlamini Kendall Simon
Joy Michaels Caitlin Frisby Tshegofatso Tleane
Savannah Mihaleto Simone Gair
Mametse Moropyane Sne Hlatshwayo Grade 12
Lesedi Mpye Thabile Jezile
Mmopi Nkuna Keina Jooste Ria Abraham
Lelethu Nokele Masego Mahlatjie Monique Bennett
Nombulelo Ntuli Tsholofelo Mamogale Alicia Bezuidenhout
Kylee Pillay Ayanda Mbele Naomi Bitumba
Kea Pooe Melby Mhuruyengwe Lindie Botes
Shannon Schuleman Kgaugelo Molwele Ashleigh Chapman
Palesa Sedibe Kagiso Monyai Portia Firnhaber
Bronwin Sebonka Kgaladi Moropyane Leanne Forder
Tiyandza Vilakati Thabang Motale Kathleen Goss
Megan Wilding Jessie Murugan Kelebogile Kgoale
Tabasum Nabi Qader Ramaredi Koikanyang
Grade 9 Hulisani Nefale Gontse Lekoma
Jenna-Lee Price Tanya Ludik
Shakira Balkishun Ayla Raubenheimer Shalom Maclean
Ashleigh Connell Chaundré Ruvugabigwi Ursula Makibelo
Amber Crouse Varaidzo Sabeta Mapula Maponya
Natesa Devan Naazneen Saib Tirelo Modiba
Caitlin Dixon Tamryn Thomaz Simbongile Molomo
Tabitha El Mohamadi Tayla Wagner Rhodah Motlholo
Lilita Gcwabe Kabelo Ngoatje
Shannon Henry Grade 11 Itumeleng Nkoana
Lenay Jafta Nthabiseng Sebego
Lwaphesheya Khoza Keegan Aspeling Bongekile Shongwe
Tina Kondouli Keorapetse Baholo Jessica Sibiya
Anopaishe Malaila Niya Bam Monique Smalley
Unathi Mangqalaza Lauren Barnes Kayla Smith
Tiffany McAlister Carissa Booyse Chané van der Merwe
Vuyiswa Modisane Lisa Brown Kelsey van Wyk
Sameshnee Moodley Theshni Canniappan Caitlin Wagner
Jené Musgrove Sammy Ferreira Bryna Wilding
Dharshani Naidoo Tammy Fortuin
Vhuiwa Neluvhalani Jé-nae Freel 65The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012
Lavita Nuvunga Kelly Glover
Kaylee Pedro Ama Hlalele
Cameron Perumal Renate Jacobs
Chandré Jooste

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66 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris Gladstone

Grade 8 Gladstone Houses 110 years

Minishka Arnachellan Mirielle Wacal Andrea Manuel
Mishika Cassim Carlynne Wade Lorinda Marrian
Jessica Colley Saneh Memela
Karen Collins Grade 10 Gomsa Mogotsi
Simoné Dorland Naleli Mokone
Leigh Gibson Kgomotso Adams Dee Nkau
Courtney Huyerman Amanda Baloyi Felicia Ntsitsi
Claire Jurisch Avantika Bhardwaj Roxanna Possin
Justine King Ama Blankson Morakane Rakimane
Cydney Liebenberg Sabrina Colley Luyanda Ramorotho
Jordan Lowe Amy de Wet Krisanka Redelinghuys
Caitlin Manley Alexia Doeg Saskia Redelinghuys
Bakang Mlangeni Nihal El-Shahir Joanne van den Berg
Tshimollo Mnisi Rhanii Fondse Louise van Tonder
Lisa Mntungwa Chay Hassett
Ino Moepi Olivia Kamungoma Grade 12
Ann Murphy Nicole Katsouris
Vaschel Naidoo May Khalaf Elizabeth Biggs
Jeanne Ngo Mbous Lizelle Kleynhans Kieran Byrch
Mokgadi Ngwepe Talia Lima Victoria Chasi
Sahania Padayachee Awande Lugojolo Sandra Collins
Shauna Rendall Jody Lunt Dominique De Almeida
Jade Theys Grace Luposo Bianca Dicker
Shannon Wardlaw Cayley Metcalfe Courtney Elson
Ashley Wilson Melissa Naudé Casey Flanagan
Aretha Zamundu Faith Ndlovu Carina Garrett
Tshepi Nthlane Siobhan Hall
Grade 9 Kaylyn O’Brien Sarah Hamoya
Leigh Pillay Aye-Chan Htun
Simone Baptista Rosa Keshmika Ramsookbhai Erin Humphries
Ashton Carolissen Robbin Reader Faith John
Isabella Chela Priyanka Sebastian Kelly Johnson
Lucy Da Costa Kea Sekgobela Jung-ha Kim
Raquel De Almeida Courtney Singh Megan Marshall
Kelly den Hertog Dudu Sithole Nomhle Mashego
Mishka Devchand Carla Westcott Selloana Mokwena
Magali Kiabilua Kgothatso Mosai
Gina Lazarides Grade 11 Belinda Muwunga Tamukedde
Lesego Lesetedi Kieza Pacheco
Maudie Loffstadt Samantha Chamberlain Meghan Pike
Lebo Madisha Cara Cormack Michelle Revolta
Tshegofatso Maja Jade Durrant Shweta Sebastian
Bontle Makhwelo Daniella Gioia Janet Siyasiya
Kelebogile Masemola Andrea Hattingh Natasha Tumba
Kensani Mohlatlole Amy Hatton Dharshana Yengopal
Kajil Naraindath Ellen Heydendrych
Alexandra Pashkin Sophie Hinitt 67The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012
Megan Pieterse Micky Jooste
Tristen Rees Lòrelle Jordaan
Itumeleng Shongwe Kyla Joseph
Angelique Smith Cassandra Kastner
Avalon Smith Catherine Kennard
Cristina Valente Mamonare Mahlo
Marlise van Tonder Obakeng Makoloi
Tinyiko Manganye

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68 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris McWilliam

McWilliam Houses 110 years

Grade 8 Kelebogile Sekoaila Natasha Keenan
Michaela Smit Matimu Lowane
Gyifo Aihoon Amber Smith Caileen Lubbe
Raeesa Cassim Carla Soncini Precious Majwafi
Meghan Delaney Sherilyn van Wyk Kholofelo Mamabolo
Tshego Dikgale Amber Welkom Tsholofelo Mamoliki
Lisah Dzemwa Masego Masoanganye
Jo-Anne Faller Grade 10 Remo Mathebula
Bianca Fincham Cathy Monyela
Caela Gauché Kelly Andrew Amanda Mwaka
Natasha Hoare Amba Bernardi Vianka Naidoo
Vuyi Hoboyi Bianca Brand Onkgopotse Phaka
Maricelle Immelman Michaela Campbell Lerato Phatudi
Nikita Jivan Shongi Chauke Keitumetse Salagae
Lisa Lastrucci Michaela Cox Heather Smith
Anele Mahlangu Holly Dercksen Koketso Tjiane
Grace Mamabolo Chané Flaxman Gretchen Tsotetsi
Jennica Marais Savanna Gair
Celmarie Meyer Bontle Gaobepe Grade 12
Jessica Mon Eden Goldenberg
Mahlatse Motitswe Gisela Jacobs Emma Aihoon
Janie Mouton Kimberley Jardin Rachel Blew
Tammy Murray Fundi Kokela Nicole Caldeira
Katlego Nkambule Nicci Lombard Kalley Coleman
Tshepi Ntsabiso Farah Mahomed Bona Dhital
Kea Ramonyai Lindiwe Matthews Chloé Erasmus
Linda Robinson Reneilwe Mdhluli Courtney Johnson
Hannah Snyman Hope Mkanda Caily Jonck
Jade Swanepoel Thato Moagi Bonolo Kgomo
Linoré van Wyk Reneilwe Motlana Thobekani Mabasa
Megan Williamson Banele Motshweni Maram Mahdi
Annie Oppler Anele Manana
Grade 9 Vanessa Reis Danielle McGarry
Shannon Ross Thori Molawa
Ammaarah Amod Camille Samson Lerato Moremi
Michelle Beverley Mbali Sebokedi Kayla Morkel
Humaira Carim Casey Smit Bakang Motoma
Kirsten Coetzee Margoux Steenkamp Heather Muller
Kendal Cole Tina van der Breggen Megan Page
Charlene Ferns Tyra Webber Tatiana Prelorenzo
Amy Ferreira Meriza Prinsloo
Candice Gunn Grade 11 Bronwyn Rodda
Leslie Imrie Tamsyn Stanley
Jessica Lourens Adriel Bizamenyamungu Safiyya Tayob
Girishti Maharaj Danielle Bolink Lauren Thomaz
Boitumelo Makhafola Shaska Campos
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Matome Maribeng Emma Dives
Gontse Mathiba Raquel dos Santos
Fikile Matthews Andrea du Toit
Ruby McGregor-Langley Ashley Efraim
Oratile Mosiane Alexia Fernihough
Lebogang Motolla Sarah Heuer
Keneiloe Paterson Tirion Jones
Kayla Phitides Lydia Jordaan
Jarnelle Robinson

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Selborne Houses 110 years

Grade 8 Sarah Mirkin Stephanie Fichardt
Teboho Molelekeng Felicia Howard
Alessandra Bicego Natalie Petzwinkler Zoe Kalbskopf
Donnay Bowen Anna-Mart Potgieter Elizabeth Kiggundu
Angela Bunge Vhonani Radzilani Hwa-hae Lee
Amy Chapman Yana Rzheusskaya Milanda Louw
Claudia de Kok Kgomotso Sethogoa Kelebogile Malefo
Caitlyn Dennis Reshoketswe Shai Modi Masipa
Kezanne Denton Hema Sita Titi Mathole
Olivia Hitchcock Kaitlin Studer Taki Mawela
Carla Joubert Demetria van Rooi Philile Mhlanga
Mumbi Kangulu Helen Wu Karabo Mogoane
Faith Kekana Kganya Molefe
Nicky Kemp Grade 10 Cleopatra Mothiba
Hee-rak Lee Vishanka Naidoo
Mathabo Mahlo Gabrielle Allan Boipelo Nyatlo
Comfort Mangisa Kaitlin Bester Fiona Pikirayi
Keamogetswe Matsi Michelle Cedras Claudia Summers
Sharnique Mitchell Alexa Gioia Itumeleng Thokwane
Batlile Motuku Stephanie Goga Sarah Thompson
Phumi Mukhari Samantha Hurst
Shamima Nakate Yaseera Jagot Grade 12
Racheal Ngyende Kgothatso Kgosana
Avril Poovan Angelicah Kiggundu Robyn Barlow
Mpoti Ramokgopa Yi Lei Monica Blignaut
Danielle Schweiger Precious Makwarela Anisa Carim
Karabo Selepe Khotsofallo Maloka Claudia Casieri
Jodi Steytler Simoné Maree Nthabiseng Chabedi
Naledi Tsokolibane Jennifer Meyer Samantha de Hart
Michaella Vairy Lulutho Mkosi Bile Diphoko
Ashleigh Wilhelm Dineo Mogale Charnito Esau
Courtney Williamson Rea Mokonoto Kathrin Gioia
Jamie Wills Chantalle Moulton Katy Godfrey
Ayanda Zikalala Kayleigh Moyes Rebekah Joubert
Lisa Ngyulo Juanita Kallychurn
Grade 9 Thando Ntisa Lee Sin-Ji
Sidé Ntsaluba Palesa Mabena
Savannah Abdo Charné O’Haughey Lerato Maseko
Deborah Amenigy Paige Schweiger Mmabatho Mashiane
Melissa Botha Natasha Shiweva Bergen Massyn
Remy Bruzzaniti Mashán van Biljon Lunga Mkhatshwa
Asha Das Claudia van Rooyen Kimberley Mkombeza
Olivia de Kok Catherine van Staden Neo Modise
Mandy Gordon Kutlwano Yende Danielle Moulton
Samantha Gordon Abigail Zandberg Kelby Pastor
Amy Gouws Jennifer Purchase
Alexandra Hadjinicolaides Grade 11 Ndapandula Shiweva
Zahwa Jagot Aimée Thompson
Neo Kgobane Arifa Abdool-Rehman Catarina Tubb
Nicole Kleynhans Yuri Bhaga Megan van der Zwan
Sade Lagerdien Gina Botha Emma-Leigh Wilke
Lekoetse Mahao Micaela Cox
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Nonhlanhla Maphanga Marilie du Plooy
Daphney Maponya Sharon Eagle
Neo Mekgwe

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Houses

van Zyl 110 years

Grade 8 Ofentse Maila Nadja Kelfkens
Kayla Marquardt Nombali Mahlangu
Mutsa Chimbo Tumelo Mashego Lesedi Matime
Monica Chiu Meeghan Scheffer Siya Mbatha
Nicole Cunningham Sérah-May Smedsrud Courtney McDonald
Boitumelo Dibakoane Mekayla Swart Tshiamo Mmotsa
Callista Duursema Neo Thulare Dineo More
Nina Fondse Shanzé Tomlinson Tegan Mouton
Chanté Fortune Lara van Zyl Tando Nxenye
Zozi Gwabeni Chiara Wheatley Kika Paris
Savanah Hayward Istique Parker
Tshemo Hlongwane Grade 10 Dilnaaz Patel
Lebo Maboa Oratile Rakale
Tsholo Masilela Araliya Aaron Paige Sharman
Tshego Mathe Ashleigh Bakker Phindile Sibeko
Nthabi Matsimela Zenande Booi Kirsty Symmonds
Cassidy Meyer Kelly Chen Bridget Uys
Naa Shidaa Mills Bianca Clingham Mieke van der Westhuizen
Phuki Modiba Carmen Colyn Lauren van Zyl
Nothile Mphuthi Daniella Correia Jessie Wang
Charissa Naudé Claudia de Almeida van der Walt Ishara Wheatley
Jade Nel Nadia de Caires
Callia Nicolaides Erin de Hart Grade 12
Anastatia Nkhuna Sasha Dewnath
Olive Olusegun Yashika Dinna Tasneem Chan Goolam
Basetsana Ramahuta Sharon Ellman Beverley Chen
Vrishti Singh Andrea Fortuin Robyn Doyle
Kirsty Sutton Lauren Govender Jade Els
Rhiannon Symons Sasha-Lee Hayward Ezanne Engelbrecht
Chané Theron Robyn Jansen Chipo Jaya
Deirdré van Niekerk Yeogyeong Kim Nicole Keeling
Demi van Straaten Thabi Maboa Boitumelo Khumbane
Danny Wolfaardt Reamogetse Malatji Tania Lagoa
Marcali Wragg Sonul Manichand Tshepiso Lehutjo
Asemahle Matibe Shirneen Madhoo
Grade 9 Tumi Mokoana Nompumelelo Maghandlela
Boitumelo Molate Nicole Mangondo
Michaela Begemann Timikah Naidoo Rouam Matcham
Naline Boketsu Wenge Ziyanda Nkonki Hope Mathebula
Attie Booi Zola Nzimande Eyna Mohamed
Simoné Bosman Kamo Ramokgadi Masego Ntuli
Nikita Canovi Sandra Siakam Thandos Nxiweni
Chanté Damon Megan Sprenger de Rover Clarissa Payne
Lorraine Dippenaar Purcell Suen Tshegofatso Pooe
Erica Geldenhuys Anisha Ramlakan
Mona-Lisa Gqwede Grade 11 Mina Raptis
Danielle Gradwell Demby Rodrigues
Tyla Grobler Kaylee Benkenstein Kelsey Scott
Mishka Ismail Wazar Callie Bofilatos Kirstin Sprenger de Rover
Kay Jacobus Tiffany Bouwman Ammarah Vally
Ariami Joubert Candy Chen Grethe van Aswegen
Carmen Joubert Tamzin Durrant Monica van Dyk
Kate Kabe Yoo Kyung Ha
Simnikiwe Kalimashe Leenette Hadebe
Linette Kotzé Leah Harrison
Sphelele Mabunda

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110 years Aitken

The spirit-filled House of Aitkenites ‘Hairspray’, together spirit. Our athletes came seventh this
has made 2012 an unforgettable year. with PBHS. Aitken’s year so we thank all the athletes for
The year began with the addition very own Jenny da participating and the girls who cheered
of our feisty yet adorable group of Costa played the for them and supported them.
Grade 8s. They wore their burgundy lead role, Nokwazi
ribbons with beaming pride at the Kola played a diva A huge thank you goes out to
circus-themed Grade 8 Camp. dynamite, Chene our Aitken staff: Ms Dugmore, Mrs
van Heerden was Groenewald, Mme Bloem, Mrs van
When the time came for the Inter- the vicious Velma der Westhuizen, Ms van Zyl and Ms
House Gala, the Aitken cheerleaders: and Didi Mathibe Leslie for always going the extra
Emma Tieku, Carol Venn, Tyler Orfao, was the young and naïve, mile to make Aitken ladies realise
Nandi Jakuja, Julia Valente and Didi Lil’ Inez. We are very proud of all the their potential and helping us to
Mathibe geared up in their burgundy girls who shared their talents on the reach it. Nothing is ever too much
tutus and ‘I love Aitken’ tops , over- stage to produce a superb show. trouble for you all and for that we
the-top make-up and white masks to are most grateful. Thank you to
pose as the haunted Aitken ballerinas. We congratulate the group of all the Aitkenites, past, present and
Thank you for never giving up ladies budding Einsteins, the Aitken Grade future, for making Aitken what
and well done to our swimmers for 11s, who came first for academics in it is today and what it will surely
coming ninth in the gala. their grade. Well done, Grade 11s on become.
this fine achievement. Didi Mathibe
The various charity events this year Head of House
included the matrics playing soccer, The Jersey Display was a success
the Grade 11s having a gorgeous once again, thanks to our Grade 10
Valentine’s Ball, the Grade 10s group. They set up a heart warming
enjoying a swim, the Grade 9s using ‘Charity Shop’ where Edith, our
their aerobic skills in their boxercise mascot, acted as the shop manager.
and the Grade 8s participating in the We gave warm jerseys to those less
fun walk. It was a successful charity fortunate than ourselves.
drive, indeed.
The time came for Inter-House
This year, Girls’ High did not Athletics and the Aitken athletes were
have any House plays because equipped with their burgundy shirts,
we performed a brilliant musical, Powerade, sunscreen and Aitken

Athlone

Year after year Athlone proves itself become a day of of House, Mr Jelley. Without his, and
to be the House where excellence is team work, fun and all of the House teachers’ support
not the exception but the norm. The of course, success. and enthusiasm, we would not have
enthusiastic Grade 8s learnt this pretty The matric relay reached such great heights. Thank you
quickly and came third in the Grade team, Kara Basson, to Kelly for all her help and support. It
8 Gala at the beginning of the year. Courtney Jordaan, has been an honour to serve such an
At the Inter-House Gala, the ‘Spartan Kelly Muller and amazing House this year.
ladies’ led the House in cheering the Meghan Dodds Meghan Dodds
swimmers on. The swimmers swam ended off the day Head of House
exceptionally well and the swimming with a good win. All
captains, Kayla Greger and Sasha- we had to do was smile when
Lee Gush, led the House to victory. we were announced as the winners for
When winter arrived, the Grade 10s the fourth time in five years. Thank
put on a Mexican-themed Jersey you to everyone who willingly and
Display and were placed second. enthusiastically participated in the
Athlone collected the most jerseys House events. House assemblies
that were then donated to those in and events wouldn’t have been nearly
need. The next House event was the as much fun without the witty and
Inter-House Athletics. For us it has amusing commentary from our Head

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Buxton 110 years

When I was up for nomination as Head their work proved
of House 2012, my main goal was to to be very valuable
bring about Buxton pride, camaraderie in a successful
and a type of valuable sisterhood. The production.
task was a mammoth one, however Buxton has
Nadine Hetzler was a great help always been
throughout the journey. academically
inclined and
Many events and opportunities came the Inter-House
about where we were to organise a way General Knowledge
to achieve our goals. The Grade 8 Camp Quiz provided a platform to showcase Our House meetings were enjoyable,
was the first place for us to psych our this skill. Our participants really proved spontaneous and enthusiastic. Thank
new recruits and this was a huge success. what stars our House really has. you to all the participants and performers
Everyone got to know each other which This year ‘Buxton Takes You Up’ was throughout the year.
was a lot of fun and the activities were a the theme of our annual Jersey Display
great help too, and the Grade 10 organisers did us Our very first Buxton son was born
proud by showing a display which was too this year. Congratulations to Mrs
The theme for the Inter-House Gala cute, fun and very creative. We collected Holshäusser on her baby boy. May he
was ‘Barbie’ which was rather difficult many jerseys this year! It was a job well bring nothing but joy to you.
as Barbie is associated with pink. A mix done, ladies.
of Nicki Minaj’s ‘Massive Attack’ was a Although many ladies were tired after All the Buxton staff have played an
great way to bring our Barbies, Boudine our June exams, there was still a great important role this year and all thanks
Smith, Meisie Modiga, Tsebo Mahao, deal of spirit and fun-loving energy go to them. A very special mention of
Nadine Hetzler and Fortune Mthimunye at the Inter-House Athletics this year. our staff Head of House, Mrs Albertyn.
alive and they did us proud. Many of the Choir ladies were on a tour No words can begin to describe the love
in Europe but this did not stop our and care she has displayed all year. Her
Many Buxtonites were involved in Buxton ladies from putting on a smile kind heart played a vital role in pushing
our 110th birthday celebratory musical and participating in every event. the House to greater heights.
‘Hairspray’, either as make-up artists, Princess Malabye
backstage helpers or as actresses. A very Head of House
good job was done by all involved and

Clarendon

CLA-REN-DON. From noisy House Swart. Well done slideshows and photos. A huge thanks
assemblies, preparations and countless to the brains of the go out to the matrics for making this year
Inter-House activities, I believe Clarendon House! The Jersey memorable. Words cannot possibly give
has grown and is indeed an awesome Display was grand! enough credit to Mrs van Heerden for
House. Clarendon is not just a House: it is The Grade 10s did being the supportive Head of House that
a community where friendships are made, a fantastic job. The she is. To the Clarendon staff, thank you
smiles are shared and laughter is endless. entire House’s effort for your dedication, support and assistance.
Clarendon is a family. It is through every to collect jerseys is These teachers are the treasures of the
Inter-House activity and House assemblies commendable. school who transform many students like
that we learnt more about one another and Enthusiastic runners me into a different person. Lastly, I want
appreciated the success Clarendon attained raced around the to remind all the Clarendonians that your
when we worked towards one common track and put in an time is valuable. Take full advantage of the
goal. immense effort at the great people in Clarendon and get involved
We began the year with the Grade 8 Camp Inter-House Athletics. in EVERYTHING!
where we met our little ‘yellow submarines’. This is the ultimate moment of pleasure Ayanda Mbonani
The new Grade 8s were driven, enthusiastic for athletes when, amidst loud clapping Head of House
and united at their gala. The much and shouting and cheers, they get their
anticipated Inter-House Gala showcased rewards for their hard work. Thank you
Clarendon’s new-formed unity and spirit: to all the Clarendon supporters who
unity being the strength of the gala. attended Inter-House Athletics. This year
Although achieving success has never been has been remarkable and a blessing. My
an easy task, the swimmers swam tirelessly warmest gratitude goes to Hlogi for being
with the cheerleaders and the House my rock, support system and helping hand.
cheering them on. The Clarendonians Thank you to the energetic cheerleaders:
were placed second at the Inter-House Geraldine Malia, Jess Liang, Sharon van
General Knowledge Quiz, again proving Diggelen and Folake Olukunle. Thank you
that Clarendon is a multi-talented House. to Monique Barnard and Soné Coetzee for
The team consisted of Lauren Pijper, assisting too. Thank you to Abbi du Preez
Denise Onen, Isa van Zyl and Muniek and Abbi Bloem for assisting with sound,

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110 years Connaught

C - Crazy Connaughtians their elegance at the created this year! Thank you to all the
O - Outgoing Valentine’s Dance. matrics for their support, participation
N - Noteworthy The Ice-Age-themed and enthusiasm. A special mention
N - Never-ending passion jersey display was a must be said of Meghan Boyd, whose
A - Authentic sight worth seeing, as artistic talents continuously decorated
U - Undying enthusiasm our talented Grade the Connaught noticeboard, keeping
G - Great sportsmanship 10s creatively arranged it colourful and motivational
H - Happy family the jerseys that were throughout the year. With Ms Turpin,
T - Terrific compassion so generously donated. our dedicated Head of House, our
2012 started with a bang as Connaught Congratulations to the General educators as well as all the enthusiastic
cheerfully welcomed the new Grade Knowledge Quiz Team – Yolande Connaughtians, may the Connaught
8 girls into this one-of-a-kind family. Tshimbombo, Jennifer Egan, Unathi love and spirit continue to radiate
The Grade 8 Gala and Camp helped Nkhoma, Max le Roux and Megan du forever.
to bond the group. The Inter-House Preez for outsmarting the rest of the A wise man once said that it is good
Gala was an eventful night and one school and winning the quiz, making to leave a place in a better position
of the best ever. With the help of Connaught proud. The Inter-House than you found it. I hope that we as a
our awesome ‘thriller’ cheerleaders, Athletics proved to be an exciting and matric group have been able to do this
Connaught impressed the school yet eventful day. A big thank you must in some way.
again, by coming second in the gala be said to all the cheerleaders who FOREVER CONNAUGHT!
after a memorable night. The charity maintained the spirit despite the cold Kayla Harvey
fundraising events brought smiles weather. Congratulations to all our Head of House
to everyone’s faces as we bonded athletes and especially the girls who
and built stronger relationships as a volunteered to run events at the last
House while raising money for charity. minute for fellow Connaughtians who
Our Grade 9s and 10s showed their were either sick or injured. This year
passion and true energetic selves as has flown by but it will definitely not
they participated in their boxercise be forgotten. Thank you to Yolande
and swimming events. The Grade Tshimbombo for being my right
11s shone like true stars, portraying hand, my friend and an unbelievable
Deputy. Wonderful memories were

Duncan

This year has been a very successful Goes Green’. Our Grade 8s I am so honoured that I was given the
year for Duncan. We started off the once again made us proud opportunity to be the Head of such a
year with the Grade 8 Camp. Duncan by coming out tops with House. I would like to thank Mrs de
was proud to accept twenty-nine new the class that collected the Sousa for all her help and guidance
sisters into our family and from day most jerseys. The charity throughout the year. It was really
one they proved that their blood day was also a fun-filled one, appreciated. Lastly, to our Duncan
was indeed GREEN! The Grade 8s and gave us an opportunity ladies, thank you for always having
were very excited and willing to get to raise money as well as spirit and for making Duncan the
involved, singing and participating in to show our spirit. Our House it is. Remember that winning
all the games. The Grade 8 Gala was matrics made us proud by isn’t everything. Our blood will
a success, with our Grade 8s taking coming third in the soccer. forever be green and only Duncan
fifth place, three places better than The General Knowledge Quiz gave knows the feeling.
last year. our girls the opportunity to show just Monique Smalley
The Grade 8 Gala was followed how smart they are. Our girls tried Head of House
by the Inter-House Gala. Our their best and definitely made the
cheerleaders took on the theme of House proud.
‘Duncan Angels’, blowing us away The last event for the year was the
with their entrance. Although we Inter-House Athletics. In the five
came tenth, Duncan continued to years I have been in Duncan, I
show how proud they were to be a have never experienced such spirit.
part of such a House. Our ladies never stopped singing
The Grade 10s took on the challenge and dancing, and ensured that our
of creating a jersey display in the athletes’ attitudes were held high.
second term. They really went out of Unfortunately, we were placed tenth
their way with the theme of ‘Duncan overall.

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Gladstone 110 years

“Yolo – you only live once” and this Gladstone showed always kept us posted and helped
year has proved to be a once-in-a- their intelligence us throughout the most challenging
lifetime experience; one I can’t re-live at the General year of my life. A huge thank you
and one I loved every moment of. Knowledge Quiz goes out to the whole of Gladstone.
Gladstone’s jovial cheering, all round as Judy Lunt, There are very few words that can
smiles and positivity have shown me Melissa Naude, express the gratitude and love I have
the enjoyment of serving the best Siobhan Hall and for you.
House. Megan Marshall As my year comes to an end, I salute
Gladstone Grade 8s proved to be an were placed eighth all Gladstonites for being the best
excellent addition to the clan. They on the night. House anyone could ever ask for.
came, they saw and they conquered House assemblies Nomhle Mashego
all ten activities set out for them at the were nothing without the Head of House
Grade 8 Camp and went on to win Grade 11s (Naleli and Morakane)
the gala. At the Inter-House Gala always cracking jokes and making
the ‘baseball’ cheerleaders showed us laugh. The Grade 11s are the
off their dance moves and Gladstone epitome of the Gladstone smiling
was placed fourth overall. rock.
The Jersey Display was a huge success The most liberating experience was
yet again as the Grade 10s showed working with people like Sandra
their artistic talents with the ‘Smurfs’ who was always one step ahead,
theme. Since there were no House the cheerleaders – Courtney, Dom,
plays the musical ‘Hairspray’ was a Sello and Natasha – and lastly, Mrs
huge success for the school and we Greenberg and Ms Lippi. who
were adequately represented.

McWilliam

The House of silver is returning to its swimming and
winning ways! The year started off general enthusiasm
with us getting a group of spirited that we managed to
Grade 8s who contributed to making prosper as we did.
the Grade 8 Camp as memorable as it Thank you for being
was. They were placed fifth in their such a pleasure.
Grade 8 Gala. The success went on My House matrics
to the Inter-House Gala where we were always willing
took home the Spirit Cup for the first to help me whenever
time in ELEVEN years! the help was required.
The Jersey Display’s theme ‘Alice You ladies did this happily
in Wonderland’ was splendid. The even though you didn’t have to. special lady who has taught me a great
Grade 10s did a superb job and Thank you. deal. Your way of doing things is to
made us proud. Our intelligent Rachel Blew. You have shared my be commended and there was never
team was placed sixth in the General load and doubled my joy. You have a problem you could not resolve.
Knowledge Quiz. Last year we came been a superb Deputy. Basically, this beautiful House has
third at the Inter-House Athletics and Lastly, to my Head of House, Ms taught me that people’s doubts
this year we came second and we all Cass, I’ll forever be grateful for should be used as fuel to light the fire
know what will happen next year! your assistance, even outside of of success. Please keep shining like
To my 2012 McWilliamites: it was McWilliam. You never hesitated to the personified stars you are.
because of your cheering, running, go beyond the call of duty. You are a Bakang Motoma
Head of House

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110 years Selborne

The year started off with a bang when us with their Bergen and Robyn for all of their help
our new Grade 8s arrived and they ‘Flower Power’ this year with House matters. To the
all quickly accustomed themselves to theme and came Head and Deputy Head for 2013, all
PHSG at the Grade 8 Camp. Different third. They the best – make it your year!
games, a sleepless night and a fun gala really did a great Kathrin Gioia
left our new additions to the House in job! At the Inter- Head of House
happy spirits. The Inter-House Gala House Athletics,
came, and went before we even knew the athletes did
it. Our theme involved the earth. We us proud and
were Greek people and it proved to ran their hearts out,
be a lot of fun and our purple balloons while the supporters did
added a nice effect. A few months us equally proud and won the spirit
later we had our Inter-House General cup. We have had a fun year this year,
Knowledge Quiz where Katy Godfrey, with some hopefully inspiring House
Claudia Casieri, Zoë Kalbskopf and assemblies and good ideas and talents
Kathrin Gioia represented us. For our were shared amongst all the grades and
Jersey Display, the Grade 10s impressed new friends were made. Thank you to

van Zyl

The power of orange, the power of came second in the of House and Mrs de Bruin for her
Tigger, the power of Van Zyl: bold, General Knowledge wonderful smile and encouraging
loud and proud. Van Zyl achieved a evening and the words. Van Zyl ladies, stay proud and
grand amount this year. Grade 10 girls stand bold!
Our Grade 8s were true ‘Tigger-Zyls’ earned first position Rouam Matcham
at their Grade 8 Camp. They were with their jersey Head of House
very eager to participate in all the display. Well done
activities. The swimmers even came Grade 10s!
a well-deserved second at the Grade The Inter-House
8 Gala. Athletics Meeting
Led by Mr Niemann, the cheerleaders was a great success.
‘boxed’ their way to ‘Eye of a Many medals were
Tiger’ into the swimming area. The won and congratulations
swimmers fought their way to a great must go to the U16 100m Relay Team
third position. Thank you to all the for not only coming first, but for
girls for their support and well done breaking a record.
swimmers! I would like to thank Monica van Dyk
Our positions improved: Van Zyl for all her support as Deputy Head

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Hostels 110 years

BOARDER REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
Back Row (L-R): Tayla Wagner, Stephanie Baker, Jodi Steytler, Tsholofelo Mamogale, Dudu Kasankola
Middle Row (L-R): Gontse Letsapa, Victoria Chasi, Keabetswe Tsebe, Justine King, Nomhle Mashego
Front Row (L-R): Alexis McKenzie, Mrs J Cÿrus, Bakang Motoma, Jordan Letzler, Mrs A Lamb, Simbongile Molomo

HOSTEL STAFF
Absent: Mrs S Ries
Back Row (L-R): Mr C Marumo, Mr C Mokoena, Mr D Ramasetlha, Mrs E Tjiane, Mr J Letlape
Middle Row (L-R): Mrs R Nkadimeng, Mrs G Mashishi, Mrs P Mashilo, Mrs F Molekoa
Front Row (L-R): Ms A Streak, Mrs L Gabang, Mrs P Ledwaba, Ms L Malapela, Mrs C Cameron

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110 years North Lodge

Absent: Tamryn Stewart, Simoné Dorland, Kelebogile Kgoale
Back Row (L-R): Carla, Serralha, Lesego Mmatli, Tayla Calcott, Gabby Schoeman, Hlogi Phoshoko, Emma Wilke, Steph Baker, Ellen Heydenrych,
Daniella da Cunha
5th Row (L-R): Jemimah Smith, Yaelin Tate, Melissa Jeannes, Tayla Wagner, Kelsey MacFarlane, Steph Fichardt, Kayleigh Moyes, Mumbi Kangulu,
Alexa Robinson, Cynthia van der Walt, Caitlin Wagner, Robyn Barlow, Tyler Orfaò, Bianca van der Walt
4th Row (L-R): Courtney Anderson, Mbali Maphalala, Dudu Kasonkola, Retlametswe Matshego, Lebohang Maboa, Sam Scott, Tetelo Mpuru,
Lebgang Madisha, Marcail Wragg, Tabo Mwila, Rebecca Ewang, Charis-Blythe van Rie, Thabi Maboa
3rd Row (L-R): Avalon Smith, Resego Matshego, Kea Rokolle, Monique Bennett, Sevi Floudiotis, Kristin Ellington, Obakeng Makoloi, Lauren van Zyl,
Siya Mbatho, Franki-May Tooley, Felicia Ntsitsi, Jordan Lowe
2nd Row (L-R): Karabo Selepe, Danielle Gradwell, Naledi Mokone, Tshepiso Nthlane Mona-Lisa Gqwede, Leisobana Ledwaba, Lelani Mbukwane,
Khanya Petje, Irene Mpofu, Boitumelo Moloto, Ponchalo Mojapelo, Zola Nzimande, Michelle Nandi, Kagiso Mputhi, Justine King
Front Row (L-R): Sasha Lordan, Naa Shidaa Mills, Ms B Cass, Mrs J Viljoen, Mrs C Cameron, Bakang Motoma (Head), Mrs J Cÿrus,
Alexis McKenzie (Deputy Head), Ms J de Kock, Mrs B du Toit, Mrs L Godfrey, Didi Mathibe, Nomhle Mashego

North Lodge - you don’t have to be related to be family. To my stunning matrics who went with me from crayons
It has been said that the top of the world means nothing if to perfume, thank you for sharing my sometimes
you’ve never been to the bottom and experienced hostel life! unbearable load and contributing daily to my happy heart.
Term one was rocky bottom, to say the least. Thereafter, Saying goodbye to you is something my brain does not
things could only get better and they genuinely did. comprehend because you have been ever-present in my
It has been the most eventful year ever. On our schedule joys and sorrows.
we had: Grade 8 Social, Boarder Parents’ Dinner, To Mrs Cÿrus, you’re the closest I’ll ever get to a white
countless games’ nights, hostel braais, Inter-Hostel Soccer, mother. You have left a huge handprint on my heart.
Volleyball, Water Polo and Basketball, a surprise birthday There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude for all
supper, outings to the Elephant Sanctuary, a buffet at you’ve been and done.
Tuscan BBQ, a BRC lunch and many more. It has been a Best wishes to the new leadership and the new BRC.
year for the history books! Never forget that the ladies have put their faith in you to
To the North Lodge family, we are all angels born with one ensure hostel becomes home. Always practise empathy
wing. We can fly only by embracing each other. It would and the rest is sure to fall together.
be an understatement to say it was an honour to lead you. The bond between North Lodge girls cannot be explained;
Thank you for putting all that faith and trust in me to better it must be felt.
our hostel. You have each contributed to my personal Bakang Motome
growth and my strengthened character. Thank you. Head: North Lodge

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Hostels 110 years

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Hostels

110 years School House

Absent: Kelby Pastor, Boitshoko Mopedi
6th Row (L-R): Lulu Tooley, Jodi Steytler, Tsholofelo Mamagale, Kendall Simon, Samantha Chamberlain, Natasha Keenan, Charlene Ferns, Bobo Mjwara,
Lexi Botha
5th Row (L-R): Vhoni Rhadzilani, Donnay Bowen, Melby Mhuruyengwe, Cindy Cherry, Shannon Kenney, Shirna Beharrie, Leigh Sardie, Abigail Bloem,
Meghann Miller, Kia MOnyokolo, Samantha Howard, Annie Oppler, Lungile Mahlangu, Courtney Jordaan
4th Row (L-R): Kate Radebe, Sandra Collins, Victoria Chasi, Keitu Salagae, Lucy da Costa, Phumzile Mukhari, Nicole van Zyl, Chantel van Vuuren,
Lulutho Mkosi, Tiffany van der Merwe, Keabetswe Tsebe, Simeme Mthembu, Ramaredi Koikanyang
3rd Row (L-R): Tarryn Wishart, Mmopi Nkuna, Ofentse Pheme, Karen Collins, Jenny da Costa, Thando Ntisa, Kristen Adendorff, Hlogi Mohale,
Brittani Korb, Basetsana Mamogale, Bonolo Kgorone, Denise Kabugujjo, Hulisani Nefale, Meaghan Klomp
2nd Row (L-R): Numbulelo Ntuli, Naledi Moloi, Mmabatho Mashiane, Lwazi Khoza, Ashley Connell, Kendal Cole, Lili Smit, Josie Martin, Seithati Legodi,
Palesa Mataitsane, Banele Motshweni, Gontse Letsapa
Front Row (L-R): Tshego Modiba, Masego Raseroka, Mrs M Ford, Ms J de Kock, Mrs A van Niekerk, Simbongile Molo (Deputy), Mrs A Lamb,
Jordan Letzler (Head), Ms D Dugmore, Mrs C Cameron, Mrs E Bloem, Bokhoko Seane, Jenica da Encarnacao

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Hostels

110 years

2012 has been an legendary year in the lives of the School We have experienced many fights, tears and much laughter
House boarders. The year started off with two weeks of throughout our years together but I can honestly say that I
team building within the hostel as well as a welcoming would not have had it any other way.
weekend for our new Grade 8s. The babies who arrived A significant event this year was when School House went
with high expectations and little trepidation initially found on to win the relay at the Inter-House gala for the first time
it a little difficult to adjust, but of course they have settled in in many years as this event is usually won by the day girls.
and are now proudly a part of our School House sisterhood. We have also had many movie nights, games days and the
The Grade 9s are a weirdly wonderful bunch of girls, not annual Inter-Hostel sports such as Volleyball, Water Polo
the typical ‘rebels’, but unique individuals in their own and a new sport that was brought in this year (Soccer)
way. The most versatile group of our hostel must be the which School House won after an intense penalty shootout.
Grade 10s. They have matured throughout the year from In an attempt to unite the hostels we held Inter-Hostel
rough diamonds to polished stones and the result is very socials which comprised of braais and crazy dance sessions
becoming. The extremely focused Grade 11s have had in the hall.
a long year of hard work but have always been eager to The hostel spirit this year has been unbelievable. Never
participate in activities to build hostel spirit. Their support have I met a group of girls so proud and enthusiastic about
is much appreciated and I hope that they will be true leaders their hostel. It was truly a great honour to lead this group
next year and build on the School House legacy. To the of girls and I will be forever grateful for the role each and
TOPDOGS, the matrics of 2012, my sisters, I would say every one of you played in my high school career. We
thank you but I am not sure those two words will ever came here as strangers, became friends and leave as School
be enough. We started off in Grade 8 as little girls who House sisters.
struggled to get along most of the time. The times we have One for all, all for one.
shared at this school, in this hostel are the times that will Jordan Letzler
remain in our hearts as some of the best times of our lives. Head: School House

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110 years Sport Highlights

Sport Highlights

SA AND PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES
Back Row (L-R): Robyn Barlow, Isa van Zyl, Alexia Doëg, Rachel Blew, Cheree Janse van Rensburg, Angel Janse van Rensburg,
Bergen Massyn, Robyn Doyle, Kirsty Gibson, Tetelo Mpuru
Middle Row (L-R): Jénice da Enarnacao, Angelique Smith, Odette van Deventer, Keina Jooste, Lauren Pijper, Tshedi Bapela,
Chelsea Hayes, Keitu Salagae, Karen Collins, Megan Page, Jade Theys, Tommy Fortuin
Front Row (L-R): Kgomotso Sethogoam, Meeghan Klomp, Leksey Langley, Melissa Langley, Tristan Rees, Mieke van der Westhuizen,
Sandra Colins, Marlise van Tonder, Lebo Telite

Netball Donation Nathalie Spiessens - Kick boxing Odette van Deventer - Track Cycling

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Games

Sports’ Organisers and Captains 110 years

SPORTS ORGANISERS
Absent: Mrs M Andrade (Athletics)
Back Row (L-R): Ms A Swanepoel (Table Tennis), Mrs E Lubie (Equestrian), Mr P Niemann (Chess), Mrs R Matthyse (Netball),
Ms T Terblanche (Tennis), Ms L Austin (Water Polo), Ms K Chapman (Basketball), Mrs L Cox (Secretary)
Front Row (L-R): Ms M Lippi (Cross Country), Ms S Dorlas (Swimming), Mrs J van Zyl (Hockey and Diving),
Mrs J de Sousa (Squash and Life Saving), Ms B Cass (Volleyball)

GAMES CAPTAINS 85
Absent: Monique Smalley (Volleyball)
Back Row (L-R): Bakang Motoma (Basketball), Alexia Fernihough (Equestrian), Soné Coetzee (Cross Country),
Meghan Dodds (Diving, Athletics), Nadine Hetzler (Tennis)
Middle Row (L-R): Belinda Harding (Chess), Kayla Greger (Water Polo), Robyn Barlow (Hockey), Meghan Boyd (Lifesaving)
Front Row (L-R): Rouam Matcham (Swimming), Ms S Dorlas (HOD Extra-mural Sport), Caily Jonck (Netball),
Mrs J van Zyl (HOD Extra-mural Sport), Megan Page (Squash)

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110 years Athletics

ATHLETICS TEAM
Absent: Tyla Grobler, Carla Soncini
Back Row (L-R): Jemimah Smith, Kaylyn O’Brien, Micke van der Westhuizen, Alexis Doëg, Samantha Chamberlain, Titi Mathole, Kendall Simon,
Bergen Massyn, Kirsten Coetzee, Kelsey McFarlane, Melby Mhuruyengwe, Lebo Maboa, Lucy da Costa
3rd Row (L-R): Hannaé Meyer, Marlise van Tonder, Karen Collins, Regina Maepa, Folake Olunkunle, Franki-May Tooley, Jeanne Ngo Mbous,
Leigh Gibson, Demi van Straaten, Nicole van Zyl, Kirsten Ellington, Bonolo Ramathibela, Benita Kiabilua
2nd Row (L-R): Gontse Letsapa, Ms L Moss, Ms H Pelser, Mr F Pretorius, Meghan Dodds, Courtney Jordaan, Mrs M Andrade, Mrs R Matthyse,
Ms L Grindley-Ferris, Mabongi Nyalungu
Front Row (L-R): Lauren McAlister, Ashleigh Connell, Cydney Liebenberg, Meghan Klomp, Robyn Murphy, Sinead Vaughan, Tristen Rees

The Athletics season started earlier than usual this year. Wednesdays’ strengthening, Loftus stairs and Thursdays’
Inter-House Athletics was on a chilly June morning at the rhythms paid off when the league started. We won
end of the second term where athletes who stood out both of the friendly meetings in which we competed.
from the crowd would become part of the Athletics Team When our final meeting, the Inter-High, came along, we
for this season. We competed in the Johannesburg Private narrowly came second to our rival, St Mary’s Waverley.
Schools’ League as we have done for many years. As it This season has been one of the most successful seasons
only started towards the end of term three this meant that Pretoria High School for Girls’ Athletics Team has
that we had plenty of time to train and get fit before our had. A big thank you to Mrs Andrade for making every
first meeting - and train hard is what we did! Four staff
members, Mrs Matthyse, Ms Moss, Miss Pelser and Mr Athletics season possible and successful. Thank you
Pretorius joined the Athletics Coaching to all the coaches for all their time, effort, expertise
Team. This meant that, along with
Mrs Andrade and Coach Leigh, we and encouragement. You have taught us that we
now had six coaches shouting ‘run faster’ and can do anything if we put our minds, our
also encouraging us to work harder than we ever bodies and a lot of hard work into it.
had before. All the Monday fitness sessions, Meghan Dodds
Captain

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Basketball

Basketball

110 years

BASKETBALL 1ST TEAM (OPEN A)
Back Row (L-R): Chipo Jaya, Fanisa Mlangeni, Tlou Mathatho
Middle Row (L-R): Merica Lugojolo, Emma Tieku, Kamo Ramokgadi, Varaidzo Sakeka
Front Row (L-R): Xongy Chabalala, Bakang Motoma (Captain), Ms K Chapman, Nicole Mangondo (Vice Captain), Matimu Lowane

It all started with the game against the American Coach Mapitso took the First Team to heights unimaginable!
International School (AISJ), where we won by a single We were beyond privileged to associate with someone who
point in the final second. This was followed by the Redhill used to be South Africa’s best point guard until she stopped
tournament in Johannesburg where we were placed third. playing and began sharing her talent with us. She has been a
Before starting the Pretoria league we had several team most influential person in the lives of the players.
building sessions with prizes. We played Basketball on Iris To my unforgettable First Team, I’ve never felt so close
Day and the boarders really gave the day girls some stiff to players in a team in all my existence. Your names are
competition! Results from the Pretoria League were as inscribed in my heart. It was beyond an honour to serve as
follows: the U14s came second, the U16s came fourth your captain. We pray together, we stay together.
and the First Team came second. My Vice Captain, Nicole Mangondo, made my year of
Thank you must go to Coach Danny, Adelaide, Tumi and captaincy such a pleasure. She never failed to step in even
Mtha for allowing their teams to grow in experience and when she was not required to. Her unique approach to
become better players. any crisis is what sets her apart. It’s been a journey I’m
Our most difficult tournament ended with our taking glad to have shared with her because it wouldn’t be the
sixth place. This was where we had the most intense team same with anyone else.
building and tears were unavoidable. However, we learnt Lastly, to a remarkable lady, Ms Chapman, whose effortless
that sometime the score sheet does not reflect the amount leadership is to be applauded. Her huge heart that loves
of heart with which we played. and understands without conditions has made Basketball
The St Peter’s tournament was the last for the year and we an even bigger blessing than it already was. Thank you.
missed the semi-final by one point. This meant that we PHSG Basketball 2012. One for the books. Definitely
were available the next day so we headed for yet another, one for the heart.
more informal tournament at Mamelodi - it was quite a Bakang Motoma
memorable one! Captain

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BASKETBALL 2ND TEAM (OPEN B) BASKETBALL U16A
Absent: Athabile Ngxamngxa Back Row (L-R): Tumi Mashego, Carla Serralha, Lebo Madisha
Back Row (L-R): Sthembiso Mahlangu, Rhodah Matlholo, Resego Matshego Middle Row (L-R): Michelle Nandi, Koketso Kgogome, Lihle Morobi,
Middle Row (L-R): Sthembile Soko, Sonwabile Msimanga, Yashika Dinna, Gcinile Mlungwana, Tshepi Thlotse
Khanyi Lephoko, Remo Mathebula Front Row (L-R): Khumo Marumola, Ms M Moll, Atli Motuku,
Front Row (L-R): Adriel Bizamenyamungu, Mtha Mkwananzi (Coach), Ms K Chapman, Tshepi Nthlano
Lesedi Matime, Ms K Chapman, Sibongile Masemola

BASKETBALL U16B BASKETBALL U14A
Absent: Deborah Amenigy, Dudu Kasonkola, Tsholofelo Mothibi Back Row (L-R): Hlobi Mtshali, Tshepi Ntsabiso, Comfort Mangisa
Back Row (L-R): Ofentse Maila, Thandi Beauchamp, Kelicia Magerman, Middle Row (L-R): Kea Pooe, Leago Mangolele, Leago Mamabolo,
Kate Kabe, Kelebogile Masemola, Danielle Gradwell Batlile Matuku, Gama Mashigo
Front Row (L-R): Lebo Motolla, Ms M Moll, Boitumelo Moloto, Front Row (L-R): Pearl Lutwama, Ms M Moll, Shauna Kendall,
Ms K Chapman, Aqhama Pityana Adelaide Mosala (Coach), Naledi Tsokolibane

BASKETBALL U14B
Back Row (L-R): Phuki Modiba, Monica Chiu, Tiyandza Vilakati,
Nthabiseng Matsimela
Front Row (L-R): Tshego Mathe, Ms M Moll, Nothando Mbokane,
Adelaide Mosala (Coach), Mbali Maphalala

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Chess

Chess

110 years

CHESS 1ST TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Louise van Tonder, Mantshadi Tlhabadisa, Marlise van Tonder, Robyn Markram
Front Row (L-R): Mireille Wacal, Mr P Niemann, Belinda Harding, Mrs T van Tonder, Aye-Chan Htun

‘Don’t be afraid of losing, be afraid of playing a game and out of sixteen teams. This is a huge improvement from
not learning something.’ - Dan Heisman last year’s results. The First and Second Teams played
The PHSG Chess teams have once again proven to be in the District 4 Girls’ Championships and we beat
of a high standard. Promising talent joined us at the our rivals, Meisies Hoër, for a second year in a row.
beginning of the year when the Grade 8s battled their way Congratulations to the Second Team for coming first in
to gain a position in a team. Their skills have improved their section. PHSG introduced an U15 Team for the
immensely throughout the year and everyone is still eager first time and they measured up well. Congratulations to
to improve. Ay-Chan Htun, Louise van Tonder and Robyn Markram
The year began with a fun-filled Valentine’s Day for receiving Half Colours and to Belinda Harding for
tournament against PBHS. This is always an exciting receiving Full Colours. Chess at PHSG could not have
experience. The National Girls’ Schools’ Festival was achieved as it did without Mr Niemann. I wish the Chess
yet another exciting but challenging event for the First Teams all the best for 2013.
Team. We travelled to Potchefstroom this year and Belinda Harding
after four days of playing chess, we were placed sixth Captain

CHESS 2ND TEAM CHESS U15 TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Nikhila Moodley, Nini Chen, Tetelo Mpuru, Back Row (L-R): Nikhila Moodley, Tamryn Brynard, Abi Khun,
Nicole Ponelis Heejin Jung, Christen Naidoo
Front Row (L-R): Angelicah Kiggundu, Mr P Niemann, Roshani Regmi, Front Row (L-R): Hsang-Chun Chiu, Mr P Niemann, Tania Blake
Mrs T van Tonder, Kwena Mokgokong
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110 years Cross Country

CROSS COUNTRY
Back Row (L-R): Jeanne Ngo Mbous, Larissa Harmse, Kamo Ramogadi, Lexi Botha, Fundi Kokela, Sam Chamberlain, Kendal Simon, Tamra Golob,
Nicole Esterhuizen, Gina-May Whyte
Middle Row (L-R): Ashleigh Connell, Kendal Cole, Malaika Eyoh, Lufuno Sigwaai, Keabetswe Tsebe, Thabi Maboa, Shaaiqah du Toit, Lizeka Rahlogo,
Felicia Ntsitsi, Tristen Rees
Front Row (L-R): Tiffany McAlister, Lesego Matsimela, Alessandra Bigego, Soné Coetzee (Captain), Ms M Lippi, Avantika Bhardwaj, Kamo Kgasago,
Micky Jooste, Magongi Nyallingu

The Cross Country Team consists of junior and senior with a smile. Thank you to Nicole Esterhuizen and Kea
runners who share the same passion for running. In the Tsebe for participating as you did this past year. Tamara
second term we participated in the Johannesburg league. Galob’s famous words for 2012 were ‘If you feel like you
Congratulations to Tristen Rees who went through to can’t go on. JUST RUN.’
Districts. In the third term we participated in the Pretoria Thank you to Ms Lippi for all her hard work and the
League and Tristen Rees was selected for the North organisation that goes into the Cross Country Team.
Gauteng Team that participated at the SA Championships Thank you to our coach, Tumi for her encouragement and
in Durban in September 2012. Our girls made PHSG coaching this past year.
proud at the Eunice Derby this year, finishing in the top Soné Coetzee
positions. Great improvement was shown by Kamo Captain
Kgasago and Fundi Kokela, who always finished a race

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Diving 110 years

DIVING TEAM
Absent: Paige Schweiger
Back Row (L-R): Yaelin Tate, Carol Venn, Lauren Venter, Serah-May Smedsrud
Middle Row (L-R): Mekayla Swart, Jenna Pretorius, Zoë Kalbskopf, Amber Crouse, Lauren van Zyl
Front Row (L-R): Tyler Grobler, Heather Muller, Mrs J van Zyl, Meghan Dodds, Melissa Botha

BEGINNER DIVERS
Back Row (L-R): Charis van Rie, Demi van Straaten, Maricelle Immelman,Chelsea Ashworth,
Courtney Huyerman, Leigh Gibson
Middle Row (L-R): Danielle Fröhling, Erica Geldenhuys, Justine King, Courtney Anderson,
Kirsten Adendorff, Cydney Liebenberg, Gemma Felton, Jo-Anne Faller
Front Row (L-R): Jade Theys, Heather Muller, Mrs J van Zyl, Meghan Dodds, Jessica Heath

This year’s Diving season did not include many competitions here in Pretoria and at St Stithian’s who hosted the Inter-
but it was still a memorable one. As always, the practices High. The Diving season would not have been as enjoyable
were filled with stories and laughs between dives and without Mrs van Zyl’s organisation and unique coaching
the occasional flop. The beginner divers eagerly awaited style. Her ability to stay calm when we come so close to
every Wednesday to learn a new dive and progressed well hitting the board and to be patient when we just cannot get
throughout the season. One of the highlights of the season the dive right is just part of what makes her such a special
was attending the National All Girls’ Aquatics Festival in coach. Although the days of the ferocious four have come
Durban where we came second out of the seven schools to an end, the talent in the Diving family certainly has not.
that participated. Being the only school that offers diving Good luck to all the divers for the seasons ahead.
in Pretoria, we take part in the Johannesburg league. This Meghan Dodds
season we dived at Kingsmead at the de Jong diving pool Captain

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Equestrian

110 years

EQUESTRIAN
Absent: Carla Kotze, Chiara Wheatley, Ashleigh Wilhelm, Annaarah Amod, Sherilyn van Wyk, Vicki Venter
Back Row (L-R): Alexis Fernihough, Mrs E Lubie, Simoné Bosman
Front Row (L-R): Simoné van der Merwe, Robin Jansen, Megan Pieterse, Jeanne-Marie Gettliffe

Equestrian

‘The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears,’ of our team member’s horses. Our condolences go
- Arabian Proverb out to Jean-Marie Gettliffe with the loss of Celtic View.
The 2012 competition year was filled with excitement Regardless of all the setbacks, without this team dynamic, it
as we started off with the first of four SA National would not have been possible for us to be so accomplished
Equestrian Schools Association (SANESA) qualifiers in in the season’s competition. We look forward to an equally,
February 2012. SANESA, acknowledged by the South if not more exciting season in the upcoming year.
African Equestrian Federation (SAEF) and SA Sports Thank you to all the riders and their Equine partners
Confederation and Olympics Committee (SASCOC), without whom there is no team. Congratulations to Alexia
dedicates itself to promoting all forms of Equestrian sport Fernihough for achieving her Gauteng North Colours as
within the South African schools’ community. Entering well as her Gauteng Colours and Simone Bosman for
the 2012 season with twelve riders, the Equestrian Team achieving her Gauteng North colours for endurance.
showed off their skills in the following disciplines: A special thanks to Mrs McNair for her presence during
dressage, performance riding, working riding, working the shows. The team felt proud to have had her there and
hunter, show jumping, equitation, pre-caprelli and felt her support and encouragement. To all the dedicated
endurance. Excellence was achieved by all members of trainers, parents and Mrs Lubie, thank you. None of the
the team with a grand total score of 8945 points earned in achievements over the year would have been possible
the Group A category schools. without her help and guidance. It is her support and
Not only is the connection between the horse and the dedication to the sport that makes it possible for each of
rider so imperative but as a team we are a family and all the riders to perform on show days.
our personal victories and disappointments are shared. Alexia Fernihough
Unfortunately we have suffered through the loss of one Captain

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Hockey

Hockey 110 years

HOCKEY 1ST TEAM
Insert: David Reid-Ross (Coach)
Absent: Keitu Salagae
Back Row (L-R): Mieke van der Westhuizen, Kirsten Jordaan, Sarah Thompson, Meghan Dodds, Annebelle Bettman, Bergen Massyn,
Stephanie Fichardt, Sandra Collins
Front Row (L-R): Courtney Jordaan, Sammy Prost (Assistant Coach), Rachel Blew (Vice Captain), Robyn Barlow (Captain),
Kelly Muller (Vice Captain), Mrs J van Zyl, Lauren Pijper

The 2012 First Term Hockey season comprised of forty at the Potchefstroom High School for Girls. This was
matches of which we only lost nine. This was thanks to the definitely one of our better performances. It involved seven
team’s dynamic strengths. full games and we only lost one. The loss was to Eunice
The season started off earlier than usual when we were High School in literally the last second. This put a dampner
invited to play in a curtain- raiser tournament for the on our spirits but as always we didn’t give up and we went on
Women’s Investec Tri-Nations Series in Randburg in which to play one of three of the most memorable games of the
South Africa, Belgium and Ireland competed. We played season, beating Bloemhof Hoërskool 1-0. We were placed
four and lost only one match. These matches provided us seventh out of twenty.
with valuable insight and understanding of what we wanted When we returned home, tougher and more determined
to achieve in the year to come as well as acknowledgement than ever, we entered the league as a force with which to be
of all the hard work we had to put in to achieve reckoned. We played seven matches losing only to Menlo
those goals. Park Hoërskool – they went on to claim the league title.
The next opportunity we had to prove Our league ended disappointingly when we were forced to
ourselves was presented to us in the form of withdraw in the final stages due to our unavailability as a
intense twenty-five minute matches result of the Cape Town International U18 Tournament
at the annual St Mary’s which clashed with this. However, we never failed to show
Hockey Festival. This is a
unique form of the game what we were made of and the 5-0 win over Eldoraigne
which favours those who can Hoërskool just put the cherry on top – this game
score quickly. We didn’t produce stood out as the second highlight of the season.
the best results at this tournament, Our invitation to the Cape Town Tournament
losing four of the eleven games. was the season’s accolade. It provided us with an
We were placed fourteenth out of
twenty-eight teams after losing to opportunity to showcase our talent as well as to experience
arch-rivals Waterkloof Hoërskool international Hockey as Zimbabwe, England and Australia
in the plate final. However, we were represented at the tournament. The stand-out moment
were once again determined to of the week spent in the mother city was when we drew 1-1
pick ourselves back up and face to DF Malan Hoërskool. They then went on to play in the
the next challenge head on – the tournament final. At the end of the week we were placed
National Girls’ Schools’ Festival sixth. This tournament is one of the most demanding
tournaments known to school girls but provides one with
many opportunities and irreplaceable experiences.

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HOCKEY 2ND TEAM HOCKEY 3RD TEAM
Back Row (L-R): TK Mpuru, Sam de Hart, Devin Oelofsen, Absent: Jennifer Meyer, Michaela Cox, Janie Porteous (Coach)
Zoë Kalbskopf Back Row (L-R): Abigail Visser, Jennifer Purchase,
Middle Row (L-R): Amy Yorke-Hart, Nicole van Zyl, Karianna Riekert
Catherine Kennard, Chelsea Hayes, Lerato Phatudi, Monique Bennett Middle Row (L-R): Kriszti Bottyán, Ishara Wheatley, Sinéad Mackrell,
Front Row (L-R): Tarryn Wishart. Kendall Simon (Captain), Joseline Nkhoma, Natalie Kimble
Mrs J van der Westhuizen (Coach), Jordan Letzler (Vice Captain), Front Row (L-R): Lauren Wilken, Olivia Lofthouse, Mr R Jelley,
Lorelle Jordaan Eyna Mohamed, Sevi Floudiotis

HOCKEY 4TH TEAM HOCKEY U16A TEAM
Absent: Sammy Ferreira Back Row (L-R): Jemimah Smith, Kaylah Mascini, Melissa Langley,
Back Row (L-R): Joseline Nkhoma, Nicole Isherwood, Kirsty-Lee Symmonds, Kirsty Gibson, Kirsten Coetzee, Tayla Wagner
Jess Laing, Tendo Ramugondo Middle Row (L-R): Lauren McAlister, Marlise van Tonder,
Middle Row (L-R): Lauren Wilken, Angela Gemeliaris, Cathy Monyela, Michelle Roux, Meeghan Scheffer, Shannon Henry, Bianca Clingham
Sharia Naidoo, Remo Mathebula, Reabetswe Moutlana Front Row (L-R): Kaitlin Bester, Maarty Braun (Coach), Sasha Lordan,
Front Row (L-R): Nicolette Raffaut, Samantha Cowan, Mr R Jelley, Mrs C Shelley, Brigitte Winterstein
Ms L Grindley-Ferris (Coach), Gabriela Marques

This amazing season was Bergen Massyn (U18A); Rachel Blew (U18A); Robyn
complemented with six friendly Barlow (U18B); Lauren Pijper (U18B); Mieke van der
matches of which the match against Westhuizen (U16C).
St Mary’s became the season A huge thank you must go to all the Hockey staff at Girls
highlight. St Mary’s came third High. Without you Hockey wouldn’t be what it is today.
in their annual festival at the The most appreciation must, however, go to the First Team
beginning of the year and we beat staff: Mr Reid-Ross, whose experience and expertise we
them 2-1 in this match. This proved are so privileged to tap into and to Mrs van Zyl, whose
to us how far we’d come in just one on-going support, wise words and trust in us were a true
season. Other friendlies included a blessing. Sammy Prost’s many hours of hard work with
match against the Zimbabwean U18 us on our fitness made all the difference. Her passion for
girls, which we won 2-0, and another Hockey certainly rubbed off on us. However, without the
match against a touring Argentinian fourteen dedicated girls who made up the 2012 First Team,
team that we beat 3-0. none of this would have been possible. Such achievements
Huge congratulations go to all who are only due to your hard work, dedication and commitment
represented North Gauteng this throughout the year. You never failed to give it your all and
year in their respective age groups, put on an excellent display of hockey.
especially to the six girls in the Robyn Barlow
First Team: Keitu Salagae (U18B); Captain
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110 years

HOCKEY U16B TEAM HOCKEY U16C TEAM
Absent: Lulu Tooley, Sinead Vaughan, Holly Dercksen Back Row (L-R): Sidé Ntsaluba, Jody Lun, Simoné Maree,
Back Row (L-R): Margaux Steenkamp, Ashleigh Bakker, Cindy Cherry, Fundiswa Kokela, Paige Els, Erin de Hart
Thabang Motale Middle Row (L-R): Luthando Dube, Stephanie Goga, Dimpho Bodiba,
Middle Row (L-R): Robyn Bezuidenhout, Isa van Zyl, Hayley Elcome, Kgothatso Kgosana, Reamogetse Mokonoto, Brogan Black, Sharna Ford
Keina Jooste, Caitlin Frisby Front Row (L-R): Tsholofelo Dlamini, Ms L Grindley-Ferris (Coach),
Front Row (L-R): Banele Motshweni, Courtney Male (Coach), Carmen Colyn, Ms L Austin, Kirsten Harvey
Amy de Wet, Mrs E Bloem, Angelicah Kiggundu

HOCKEY U16D TEAM HOCKEY U15A TEAM
Absent: Lisa Ndyulo Absent: Alex Skeen
Back Row (L-R): Robyn Murphy, Kea Sekgobela, Alexandrea Pallikarides, Back Row (L-R): Lwazi Khoza, Bobo Mjwara, Natalie Petzwinkler,
Grace Goss, Bianca Martin, Reamogetse Mokonoto Yaelin Tate, Ammaafah Amod
Front Row (L-R): Katia Marques, Ms L Grindley-Ferris (Coach), Middle Row (L-R): Brittani Korb, Ashleigh Connell, Michelle Swanepoel,
Claudia de Oliveira, Ms L Austin, Kamo Kgasago Laiken Venter, Lungile Mahlangu, Melissa Botha
Front Row (L-R): Alessandra Gemeliaris, Danielle Roux,
Mrs K Brimecombe, Kerry-Anne Genricks, Kgomoto Sethogoa

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110 years

HOCKEY U15B TEAM HOCKEY U15C TEAM
Absent: Tegan Mill (Coach), Michaela Begemann Back Row (L-R): Kayla Marquart, Shannon Forbes, Kelly den Hartog,
Back Row (L-R): Lily-Rose Mangira, Angela van Rooyen, Amy Gouws
Alexa Robinson, Lucy da Costa, Kendal Cole Middle Row (L-R): Tiffany McAlister, Jessica Heath, Monique Knight,
Middle Row (L-R): Michaela Smit, Caitlin Dixon, Keabetswe Tsebe, Tumi Makhafola
Lelani Mbukwane, Erica Geldenhuys, Rachel Glass Front Row (L-R): Sibu Masemola, Tumi Letebele, Mrs D Fincham,
Front Row (L-R): Cristina Valente, Michelle Beverley, Mrs K Brimecombe, Nokwazi Kola, Tshego Maja
Carla Soncini, Chiara Wheatle

HOCKEY U15D TEAM HOCKEY U14A TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Ndanji Silwimba, Genna Cannavò, Amy-Leigh Goldman, Absent: Christi Prost (Coach)
Donnay Bowen Back Row (L-R): Janie Mouton, Maricelle Immelman, Karen Collins
Middle Row (L-R): Tiffany McAlister, Sarah Pitt, Sabrina Velini, Middle Row (L-R): Callia Nicolaides, Matika Ras, Josie Martin,
Humaira Carim, Leslie Imrie Hannaé Meyer, Lebo Telite
Front Row (L-R): Mandy Gordon, Kayla Phitides, Mrs J Prinsloo, Front Row (L-R): Meeghan Klomp, Franki-May Tooley,
Nikita Brooks, Natesa Devan Mrs A Campbell-Atkins, Kelsey Langley, Teneal Morkel

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110 years

HOCKEY U14B TEAM HOCKEY U14C TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Marcail Wragg, Simoné Dorland, Nina Fondse, Back Row (L-R): Olivia Hitchcock, Linda Robinson, Savanna Primmer
Jessica Colley Middle Row (L-R): Tia Dupuy, Michaela Alapatt, Ashleigh Wilhelm,
Middle Row (L-R): Shanesia Rugbar, Genevieve Joynt, Justine King, Abigail Smit, Kezanne Denton, Tina Mabungu
Claudia de Kok, Jo-Anne Faller Front Row (L-R): Leigh Cruywagen, Nicole Cunningham,
Front Row (L-R): Lisa Lastrucci, Chelsea Ashworth, Ms J van Zyl, Mrs M Albertyn, Megan van Schalkwyk, Karabo Selepe
Lindi Naudé, Danielle Fröhling

HOCKEY U14D TEAM HOCKEY U14E TEAM
Absent: Amy Chapman, Rachel Ngyende, Lorenza Bopela Absent: Molemo Motau, Gemma Felton, Michelle Blake
Back Row (L-R): Lesedi Mpye, Danielle Schweiger, Cassidy Meyer, Back Row (L-R): Isabella da Silva, Ferroudja Menhouk,
Jamie Wills Danielle da Cunha, Katia Menhouk, Jade Swanepoel
Middle Row (L-R): Puseletso Phofa, Jennifer da Silva, Gift Baloyi, Middle Row (L-R): Abigail Howard, Lara Cramer, Linoré van Wyk,
Celmarie Meyer, Kayla Wait, Kurston Fortuin Hannah Snyman
Front Row (L-R): Mashoto Tsagae, Mabongi Nyalungu, Front Row (L-R): Andrea Dippenaar, Michaela Agathopoulos,
Ms L Marx, Lesego Matsimela, Veronique Frances Ms L Marx, Katlego Nkambile, Meghan Delaney

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Lifesaving

110 years Lifesaving

SENIOR LIFESAVING
Back Row (L-R): Kelsey Kemp, Nicola Chemaly, Jenna-Lee Price, Jade Els, Laura Russell, Melissa Whitehead,
Savannah Ryan
Front Row (L-R): Farah Mahomed, Meghan Boyd, Mrs J de Sousa, Eyna Mohamed, Thori Molawa

JUNIOR LIFESAVING
Back Row (L-R): Laiken Venter, Simone Baptiste Rosa, Natania Harding, Dominique Martin, Savanna Primmer
Front Row (L-R): Raffaella Braga, Lara Cramer, Mrs J de Sousa, Gabriella Veira, Neo Kgobane

Lifesaving 2012 began with the usual girls and a big group Eyna Mohomad, on achieving Provincial Colours.
of eager Grade 8s, ready and enthusiastic to learn new Thank you to our liaison teacher, Mrs de Sousa, without
skills and to have fun. The year was filled with swimming whom lifesaving would not be possible. A special word of
training from day one throughout the summer months thanks to Mariaan Koolen and Clinton Joel, our tough-love
while land training, CPR and theory tests kept the girls coaches for their dedication. Mariaan, together with Mrs
busy through the winter months. de Sousa, have taken lifesaving at PHSG to new heights
A few of the qualified ladies did duty at school galas, as well and one hopes it continues to grow.
as at the Groenkloof campus at Tuks and other patrols. A Meghan Boyd
special word of congratulations goes to our Vice Captain, Captain

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